Peru Penguin Conservation

Program Summary

Journey to Peru, where you will stay close to the beach in the coastal region of the Pimental District, near to the town of Chiclayo. During your participation in the program, you will partake in the daily operations of a penguin center, where your main task will be to work alongside a dedicated team which focuses on the conservation of Humboldt penguins and other environmental activities.

The program includes a variety of important tasks that need to be completed in order to build up and create a safe habitat for the penguins.

The Humboldt Penguin is a medium-sized penguin species that breeds on the Pacific coast of Peru and Chile, and is named after the cold Humboldt Current that runs north along the coast of South America. During the last years, the number of the penguin population declined due to overfishing, climate change, ocean pollution, habitat destruction and other facts. The Humboldt Penguin is regarded as a threatened species in danger of extinction.

In your spare time you will have the ...

Program Summary

Journey to Peru, where you will stay close to the beach in the coastal region of the Pimental District, near to the town of Chiclayo. During your participation in the program, you will partake in the daily operations of a penguin center, where your main task will be to work alongside a dedicated team which focuses on the conservation of Humboldt penguins and other environmental activities.

The program includes a variety of important tasks that need to be completed in order to build up and create a safe habitat for the penguins.

The Humboldt Penguin is a medium-sized penguin species that breeds on the Pacific coast of Peru and Chile, and is named after the cold Humboldt Current that runs north along the coast of South America. During the last years, the number of the penguin population declined due to overfishing, climate change, ocean pollution, habitat destruction and other facts. The Humboldt Penguin is regarded as a threatened species in danger of extinction.

In your spare time you will have the opportunity to go to the local town of Chiclayo, which has a shoping centre, cinema and nightlife or for the curious and adventurous traveller, go further afield to explore the diverse geograpical, cultural and environmental aspects of this region of Peru has to offer.

Program Highlights

1. Staying within walking distance to the beach
2. Working at the penguin centre and assisting in hands-on conservation of the Humboldt penguin
3. Opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture and environment